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On the road: Another major project will tie up traffic this summer
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A connector under construction on Highway 1 eastbound, between the Brunette and Cape Horn exits, is prominent evidence of the many road works ongoing along the freeway corridor as part of the Gateway Program project. Also underway are improvements on King Edward Street and next week, construction begins on the King Edward overpass. For details on the project and potential disruptions, see article, page 3.
The changing face of Tri-Cities Bank accounts may be available to the homeless and those with little income
A needle exchange van is now making the rounds among addicts in the area
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Tri-City housing advocates are asking the country’s largest credit union to bank on helping the homeless. The Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group has met with a representative of Vancity credit union to discuss options for opening bank accounts for Tri-City residents with little to no income or no fixed address. Coquitlam Vancity branch manager Tony Ciulla said the discussions are only preliminary and he didn’t want to give anyone the impression that the idea was approved until all of the legalities of the initiative had been examined. At this point it’s just an exploratory project, he said. In a July 8 meeting of the homelessness task group, Vancity mobile accounts manager Geoff Luciw told the panel that Vancity is “looking at the logistics of providing banking services for the homeless,” according to minutes from the meeting, but “federal requirements may preclude them
It may seem like a big-city problem of little concern to suburbanites. But drug addiction in the Tri-Cities — particularly intravenous drug-use — has hit a level where the Fraser Health Authority has called in a mobile needle-exchange van now touring Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam. Staffed and operated by the Purpose Society of New Westminster, the health van began making visits to the Tri-Cities in June and has already built a clientele within each of the cities. Drug users and those in need of health or hygienic supplies such condoms, bandages and alcohol swabs can call the van’s mobile phone number or visit wherever they see it parked in the Tri-Cities to pick up clean needles, crack-pipe mouthpieces and sterilized water to help prevent the spread of bloodborn diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C among drug users that are common in areas such as Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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Saving what little money they have can be tough for the homeless without a bank account. from providing services to those with no identity documents.” But Rob Thiessen, director of the Hope for Freedom Society, a Tri-City homeless outreach and advocacy agency, said the proof-of-identity barrier is one his organization overcomes every day. see NO ACCOUNT ACCOUNT,, page 6
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Purpose Society health van volunteer Elvis Scott next to the needle exchange van. Health van volunteer Greg Kostrzewa said the number of client visits has been increasing with each run into the Tri-Cities since beginning last month, with staff still trying to determine the best locations to find those in need in Coquitlam and Port Moody. see GROUP AGAINST, AGAINST, page 6
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IN QUOTES
“[The area] is very difficult because of the key interchanges being built now [for Gateway] and having to still keep traffic moving.” Maurice Gravelle
Maurice Gravelle, Coquitlam’s general manager of strategic initiatives, near the King Edward Street overpass. The project will close traffic along the south end of King Edward Street for 12 weeks and likely cause traffic headaches for commuters and businesses along United Boulevard. JENNIFER GAUTHIER THE TRI-CITY NEWS
King Ed work could be a royal pain westbound traffic will be diverted slightly to new, adjacent roads to the north and south. In addition, crews will be raising the south end of United Boulevard (close to the old Fraser Mills site) to accommodate the overpass slope. As a result, Woolridge Street will be closed to United. Maurice Gravelle, the general manager of strategic initiatives for Coquitlam, which is in charge of communications for the provincial project and is contributing $7.7 million, said the work was supposed to have started this spring but was delayed due to poor soil conditions and scheduling setbacks. The area “is very difficult because of the key interchanges being built now [for Gateway] and having to still keep traffic moving,” said Gravelle, who has been meeting with Kiewit and the Transportation Investment Corp., the provincial body set up to implement the Port Mann-Highway 1 program, every other week to make sure everything runs smoothly after Aug. 6.
reminding them of the road closures as well as the bus route changes, emergency access, hotline numbers and email contacts, and a map showing detours for their customers. As well, they’ve had regular electronic updates sent from the city about what to expect and signs have been posted along Lougheed, showing commuters it’s “business as usual” on United. During the construction, United will have only two major access points: at the west (bailey bridge from New Westminster) and east (Mary Hill bypass). But there will also be two ramps from Highway 1: for eastbound traffic, there’s a new exit ramp by the Boulevard Casino; for drivers heading west, there’s the new Taft detour, which will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. At last month’s engineering committee meeting, Martin Wyant, chief executive officer of Share, which has offices at 25 King Edward St., said its business will likely be affected by the heavy construction, especially for clients without a car. Committee chair Coun. Brent Asmundson said city hall isn’t totally sure of how the 12week closure will play out but noted, “We are dealing with a project that’s not our project.”
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The latest in a string of provincial projects in Coquitlam will see a new viaduct built that will span a rail line and the freeway By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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ith all the construction happening along Highway 1 and Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, it’s not easy for drivers to get to — or through — Exit 44 these days. The turn-off to the Tri-Cities is like an obstacle course, with commuters forced to navigate around unfinished overpasses and roadwork being done as part of the provincial government’s $3-billion Gateway Program, which includes the twinning of the Port Mann Bridge and the reconfiguration of the Cape Horn interchange. Next week, another hurdle will be added to the traffic chaos when the city and Kiewit/ Flatiron, the contractor, close the south end of King Edward Street for 12 weeks to finish an overpass that’s long overdue.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Starting Saturday, Aug. 6, the clock starts ticking for Kiewit crews to complete the King Edward Street overpass — a four-lane viaduct that, when finished in November, will link Lougheed Highway to United Boulevard over the CP Rail lines, a major safety issue. At the same time, crews will level the bump on Highway 1 near Ikea in order to accommodate the overpass, meaning east- and
Over the past two years, owners and operators of some 550 businesses and warehouses in the Pacific Reach business park have met with city officials five times to get ready for the three-month closure, Gravelle said. And this week, they got their final notification in the mail from the city, a newsletter
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The overpass construction has prompted TransLink to temporarily detour bus routes 159, 177 and 791, and create a new 197 shuttle bus service from Planet Ice. But that shuttle will only go as far as Brigantine/United, much to the chagrin of Coquitlam city council, which this month
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sent a letter to the regional transportation authority asking for more frequency, not less, during the disruption to the business park. Mayor Richard Stewart wrote in the letter July 7: “There are many businesses on United Boulevard, west of Brigantine, and customers and employees of these businesses rely on bus service.” Yesterday, Drew Snider, Coast Mountain Bus Co. spokesperson, said the route will stop at Brigantine for safety reasons and the 197 shuttle will remain after construction is complete. As for pedestrians and cyclists, there will be no access around the overpass zone but routes will be open along United, Gravelle said. The city is also promoting ride-sharing (www.ride-share.com) to lessen traffic gridlock.
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Coquitlam Fire and Rescue will have a temporary fire hall on a provincially owned parking lot at Fawcett Road, near the Boulevard Casino. Fire Chief Tony Delmonico said the fourperson company will be staffed with firefighters on overtime. “There’s no getting around it,” he said, adding that having a 60-foot trailer and fire engine near the overpass site “has meant quite a bit of logistical work to get it operational.” see POLICE & FIRE FIRE,, page 4
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Kwikwetlem against plan for a PoCo development By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The Kwikwetlem First Nation is opposing a Port Coquitlam townhouse development next to reserve lands because members believe the area could have archeological value. In a letter to staff, Kwikwetlem Chief Ron Giesbrecht said the community would require funding from the city to conduct its own archeological impact assessment. If anything is found, he said, a management plan would need to be put in place for the area. “We are opposed to the issuance of a development permit for this site at this time,� he said in the letter. “We anticipate there will be archeological values, and potentially significant values, present in the area that will be affected by the proposed development.� Giesbrecht’s letter outlined several other outstanding issues between the city and the Kwikwetlem First Nation. He writes that the band has been planning a development of its own on reserve land for its members located next to PoCo’s
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“We anticipate there will be archeological values... present in the area that will be affected by the proposed development.� Chief Ron Giesbrecht proposed Shaughnessy Street townhouse site. The two developments, he said, are not complementary and would not be appropriate. Drainage issues associated with development on city land that abuts the east side of the reserve land also concern Giesbrecht. “We have had numerous discussions with the city, regarding access to our... reserve lands to support developments there,� he said. “Unfortunately, there has been no progress on this matter to date. In our view, this has been entirely due to the city’s lack of co-operation in these discussions.�
Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services, said she has been in contact with the Kwikwetlem regarding the townhouse development. She said that the archeology branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts is aware of the area and does not believe there are any archeological sites on the property. But if something significant were found during construction, under provincial law, the developer would have to halt the work and alert authorities, who would investigate the matter. Coun. Brad West, who chairs the smart growth committee, said that the townhouse proposal for the Shaughnessy Street property is in the early stages and there will be plenty of time for input from the community. Any development, he added, would be complementary to housing developed on the adjacent reserve land sites. “Obviously, this is just in the early stage of this development,� West said. “At each step of the process, proper consideration is going to be given to the Kwikwetlem First Nation.� gmckenna@tricitynews.com
Homes coming to triangle With retail and industrial construction getting underway in the Dominion Triangle, some residential development is also taking place on properties surrounding what is expected to become a central hub in Port Coquitlam. A 114-unit townhouse development, still in the planning stages, is the latest project slated for the area, which is rapidly changing with the opening of several prominent retailers in the area. Laura Lee Richard, the city’s director of development services, said the new residences will be integrated with townhouses already built in the area. “This is all part of the official community plan,� she said. “These developments are close to shops and services.� She said planning staff have
been seeing a trend toward ground-oriented developments as people want homes where their doors open on to the street and they have their own garages. As a result, the townhouses in this development will be about 12-feet wide, and higher than a typical townhouse unit. “There seems to be a real appetite for that kind of development,� she said. “With these townhouses, you have your own unit, your own front door and your own place to park your car.� Each unit will be between 955 and 1,600 square feet, with a range of one to three bedrooms, according to a staff report. Other news:
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Now that Walmart has opened
its doors in the Dominion Triangle, it likely won’t be long before work begins on several smaller retail outlets located next to the new mega store. Onni Group has applied to the city to make some minor changes to the design of the medium-box outlet stores, which could signal that construction is about to begin, making way for more retailers in the area. “They are coming along,� Richard said. “Dominion Triangle is a big construction zone.� Walmart, which officially opened its doors Monday, is seen as the anchor store for the property and smaller retail outlets have always been planned for neighbouring buildings. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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As for policing, Coquitlam RCMP told the city’s engineering committee its detachment operations won’t change as Mounties “are on the road 24/7.� As well, BC Ambulance will have paramedics on standby from its regular station at Riverview hospital.
THE END
Once the overpass is completed in November, two lanes — one northbound, one southbound — will be open while crews do the finishing touches such as decorative street lighting and railings, surface treatments, landscaping, a multiuse pathway and a look-out point for pedestrians and cyclists. The $700,000 fitand-finish work, of which the Beedie Group is paying $500,000 to support its future Fraser Mills Waterfront Village at the former Fraser Mills sawmill site, will likely last until next spring, when an official ribbon cutting will be held and all four lanes will be open to traffic.
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So far this month, van volunteers Kostrzewa and his partner Elvis Scott had served 31 clients in Port Coquitlam as of Wednesday, up from 18 in the city in June. In PoMo, the Purpose had van served four people in Port Moody this month, up from just one in June. The van began making stops in Coquitlam this month, so far meeting with five clients. About 15% of the van’s client interactions in the Tri-Cities come from telephone requests for service, Kostrzewa said, with the rest coming from walk-up meet-
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Purpose Society health van volunteer Elvis Scott at the society’s New Westminster headquarters. ings while parked at places such Veterans Park and the Trinity United Church food bank in PoCo. In June, the van distributed 325 new needles to intravenous drug users while taking in 100 used and potentially hazardous
needles from those same people. As of Wednesday, those numbers for this month had increased to 495 clean needles distributed from the van, with 157 dirty ones taken in an disposed of. With all the perceived good the health van is
doing in preventing disease among Tri-City drug users, not everyone in the community agrees with its purpose. Rob Thiessen, director of the Hope for Freedom Society, an advocacy group that interacts with and advocates for many of the same people who use the van, said there was no need for the service and harm-reduction services such as Purpose simply fuel the problem of drug addiction. “We’re an abstinence-based organization and we find it hypocritical that a society hands out an instrument that allows people to use an illegal substance,” he told The
Tri-City News, adding that the Tri-Cities doesn’t seem to have that many intravenous drug users. But for Pur pose Society program co-ordinator Michelle Webb, who oversees the van’s operations, the proof of the van’s value is in the growing numbers of people served. “People are obviously using IV drugs in the Tri-Cities,” Webb said, “otherwise, we wouldn’t be there.” The Purpose Society health van currently visits the Tri-Cities on Friday and Saturday evenings and anytime by request at 604-562-5170. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
“Smoking clubs,” hookah lounges and shisha bars are closer to becoming a reality in Port Moody commercial spaces as city council unanimously approved third reading of two bylaw amendments allowing for the establishments. Council approved amendments at Tuesday’s meeting to the city’s smoking regulation and fees bylaws to allow a definition of “smoking club” where non-tobacco and non-illicit plant-based materials can be smoked and to add special ventilation requirements to such clubs within the city. Those separate ventilation systems would be similar to the ventilation systems in smoking areas of bars and restaurants in the early 2000s, according to Jim Webber, Port Moody’s building, bylaw and licensing manager. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
No account can be barrier for homeless “We encourage our clients that as soon as they get to that point in their recovery, to get their banking stuff sorted because it makes things a lot easier for a person,” Thiessen said. “I don’t see any reason why this shouldn’t work and our organization will do whatever we can to help out.” Joyce Lissimore, organizer of the Share Society food bank at Port Coquitlam’s Trinity United Church, said
that without the ability to have rent payments withdrawn directly from some low-income clients’ bank accounts, some inevitably end up missing payments and are evicted. According to the minutes of the July 8 task group meeting, Vancity might host an information table at the Oct. 18 Homeless Connect Day in Port Coquitlam, advertising the affordable banking services, if they are able to provide them.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3777 Monday, August 8, 2011 at 5:30 pm Heritage Room - Third Floor Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8
Intent of the Proposed Bylaw: To amend the OfÀcial Community Plan (OCP) to remove watercourse protection requirements for a watercourse within / adjacent to 880 Lougheed Highway.
Location of Property Affected: City of Port Coquitlam
Inspection of Documents: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for rowhouse use at 1931 and 1943 Manning Avenue.
Portion of watercourse adjacent to 830 Lougheed Highway
Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected in the Corporate OfÀce, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until August 8, 2011, inclusive. Further information and a larger map can be seen at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ getinvolved and further details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604-927-5442. Also available for inspection are copies of the “OfÀcial Community Plan Bylaw, 2004, No. 3467” (which would be amended by the proposed Bylaw) and various reports and plans referring speciÀcally to the purpose of the amending Bylaw.
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“Vancity has proven to be on the forefront of a number of issues for marginalized people so it’s not surprising to me that they would be thinking about stepping up on something like this,” Thiessen said. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY August 8th, 2011 Heritage Room, City Hall
Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 3778 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40(2) of the Community Charter, the City of Port Coquitlam proposes to close and remove the highway dedication from the Part of Road dedicated on Plans 8009 and 10061, both of District Lot 379, Group 1, New Westminster District. The proposed closure and removal of highway dedication is located on portions of road UE located north of Chine Avenue and AVEN SWAY KING south of Kingsway Avenue (see map attached). The legal description for this property is a Parcel with an area of 243.4 m2 , and a Parcel with an area of 174.4 m2, on a Reference Plan to accompany City of Port Coquitlam Road Closure and Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 3778, by Grant Butler, a British Columbia Land Surveyor.
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“We vouch for all kinds of people for services who don’t have appropriate personal identification. And the banks are always satisfied that they’ve got someone to fall back on,” he said. “We’re not talking about huge risks here.” The idea of setting up bank accounts for the homeless isn’t without precedent. In fact, it isn’t without precedent within Vancity, which operates Pigeon Park Savings, a bank in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside catering to the street-entrenched population with basic and affordable banking services. Without affordable banking services, people with little income and those without a home address are forced to cash cheques at pawnshops or pay-day loan providers, which command a percentage of the cheque for the service. “If you look at what they have to pay to cash a cheque, I wouldn’t be
able to justify that kind of expenditure every pay period,” Thiessen said. “And to have a bank account also opens up other doors, like making it easier to get social assistance.” Not having a bank account can also be a major barrier to getting off the street as many employers only pay employees with direct bank deposits and many landlords want rent cheques from a personal chequing account.
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A copy of proposed Bylaw, cited as the “Chine Avenue and KingCHINE AVENUE sway Avenue Road Closures and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw, 2011, No. 3778”, and a full-size copy of the plan described above, may be inspected now, and until 4:00 pm on Monday, August 8, 2011, in the Corporate OfÀce, City of Port Coquitlam, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2A8, between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except any statutory holidays. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Community Charter, Section 26, the City of Port Coquitlam hereby gives notice that it will be consolidating these parcels with an adjacent parcel and upon subdivision will be dedicated to the City as Park.
At the hearing the public will be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw.
On August 8th, Bylaw No. 3778 will be considered for Ànal reading and adoption. If you wish to comment on the application, you may write to me prior to the meeting, or attend the Council meeting of August 8th, 2011, at 5:30 pm, at which time you will be given an opportunity to be heard, or to present a written submission.
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Coquitlam tax gap frustrates business By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Business owners in Coquitlam pay nearly five times as much property tax as residential owners for the same value property, the largest tax gap among the province’s 30 largest municipalities, says a business organization. A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), recommends the B.C. government “Cap the Gap” and levels the
playing field across the province. And it has the support of a small group of Coquitlam business owners — and, apparently, the mayor. Peyman Majidi, owner of the Urban Gate restaurant, grocery and deli — three businesses under the same banner at 1158 The High St. — said the city of Coquitlam has been putting far too much of the city’s tax burden on small businesses, forcing some businesses to leave. see GAP GAP,, page 19
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Former Port Moody deputy fire chief Remo Faedo was officially sworn in to the department’s top job Tuesday. Faedo takes over as Port Moody fire chief from Jeff Lambert, who resigned the post on May 2 and has since taken up the role of fire chief in Victoria. Former co-deputy chief Gord Parker will become the sole deputy chief in a move by the city to streamline senior staff at the department. As well, Port Moody fire captain Scott McCracken retired from the department this week. tcoyne@tricitynews.com
the RGS “isn’t perfect” but Coquitlam’s push to have reviews of it every five years earned the city points with business groups and other Metro municipalities, which can now bring forward amendments. The cities now have two years to formulate their regional context statements to bring their land use and population projections in line with Metro Vancouver’s. Stewart said he hopes the RGS acceptance, which was sent by letter to Metro chair Lois Jackson yesterday, will pave the way for better relations between the two political agencies. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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lack Press and The Tri-City Newss chronicled the problems with B.C.’s backlogged court system in a series earlier this year titled “Justice Denied.” And it was easy to see the misery caused by the system with two recent cases in Abbotsford. In one, Derek Hoare’s nine-year-old autistic daughter Ayn was seized by the Ministry of Children and Family Development on June 16. On July 12, he finally got a court hearing on the matter but won’t get to make his case to have her returned until September at the earliest. In the other, the family of Laurel Wilson, who was seven months pregnant when she was struck by a car and killed, and of her father Ralph Jewell, who was killed in the same accident, attended the sentencing hearing for the man who caused the accident. Many took time off work for the hearing, many travelled from the U.S. But morning cases went long and the hearing was put over. Such delays are routine, even expected. But despite demand for more courtrooms, judges and courthouse staff, Victoria has passed a budget that will require further cuts. – Abbotsford News (Black Press)
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Working away where the sun don’t shine AS I SEE IT Chris Bryan
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ere’s the scenario: Summer finally has arrived. There’s glorious sun, long evenings and the world seems to have gone on vacation. Parks are packed with people, morning, noon and into those long evenings I was talking about. The beaches are probably just as packed with sun soakers, fun seekers. The world is resplendent with carefree, fillyour-boots fun. The dilemma: You’re not having it. You’re at work. The patsy, the chump, the sucker. That’s not me being mean, that’s just how you feel. And I’m here too, aren’t I? Foolish for not having become a teacher. A “consultant.” A drug dealer. Maybe your holidays aren’t booked until the end of August. Or worse, October. Used them up already? Don’t get any? Yikes! I feel your pain.
You can weep in your corn flakes. Rail against the gods. But it will do little to get you some desperately needed Vitamin D, sporting shorts, tanks and flip-flops. So what is a person to do? One approach was summed up well in a great old Kids in the Hall skit in which a savvy construction foreman introduces his work-weary labourer to the on-the-job slip-ups that can book you some R&R with the Goddess of Compensation. “I thought I recognized that look,” says the foreman to his grumpy employee. “What look?” “The look of a guy who’s daydreaming of a disabling but a non-crippling injury.” Later, the foreman elaborates: “There is a way for a guy to get what’s coming to him. It’s called compensation.” “Compensation?” “It comes from a Latin word, meaning ‘free money.’” It’s true that, during weeks like this, some people suddenly develop carpal tunnel after 20 years at the keyboard, just for July/August, or they catch a rash of summer colds, and use
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up their sick time. Meantime, for those responsible folks out there — and yes, boss, that’s me, I swear — there has to be a better way. How to inject a little fun while still getting the (bloody) job done? Here are a few suggestions I gleaned from colleagues, online and up there in my noggin while I was staring out the window, yearning to be on the other side of the fishbowl: • Get outside. On your lunch break, walk with a colleague, meet a friend for lunch, find a park and read a book in the sunshine. Got a meeting? Have it in the park. Bring a box of ice cream sandwiches. To break up the summer, set up a work picnic or softball game. • Buy iced cappuccinos for the afternoon break. • Your attire can influence your state of mind. Why not wear flip-flops and shorts to work? Crazy Hawaiian shirts? Put a little zinc on your nose. Silly, but better than a nervous breakdown. A colleague suggests women try sparkly shoes and perfume that smells like the beach (cocoa butter?).
Sometimes it just comes down to making the after-work stuff more “summery” and breaking out of the usual September-to-June routine. Some ideas: • Have a picnic dinner after work, at the beach, the park, your deck or in the yard. • Treat weeknights like weekends. Go for drinks. See a movie. Hook up with friends. Go to an outdoor pool, lounge on the deck. In the end, sadly, there’s no perfect way to alleviate the rather-be-having-fun-in-the-suninstead-of-nosing-the-grindstone affliction. Work, after all, is called thus for a reason. So perhaps we should start a petition based upon the suggestion of Sheila Keenan, who on Twitter posited that because colder places in Canada get snow days, we should have something similar here. “Vancouver should get two or three sun days this summer. On really gorgeous days, everyone gets the day off.” I’m with you, Sheila. Christ Bryan is editor of the New West and Burnaby NewsLeader, Black Press sister papers of The Tri-City News.
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FACE TO FACE: Should BC Ferries continue as is or revert to government control?
Return needed to Crown corp. model A
t the risk of losing some readers, I’ll share a little something I’ve picked up about philosophy. It’s a centuries-old principle called Ockham’s Razor, which holds that a good thinker should reduce theories, explanations and thoughts to their simplest states. Fast forward to modern times, and the Ockham maxim has become the KISS principle, “Keep it Simple, Stupid,” which says pretty much the same thing as Ockham, albeit less elegantly. Philosophical maxim or pop wisdom, the principle makes sense. Too bad the BC Liberals didn’t apply it when they revamped the BC Ferries Corporation in 2003. The ongoing controversy over CEO David Hahn’s salary and pension benefits would and could never have taken place. In case you’ve forgotten, BC Ferries used to be a plain old Crown corporation, run by the civil service and government appointees, overseen by a minister and operated for the benefit of all British Columbians. But under Gordon Campbell, the BC Liberals transformed the ferry service into a governmentprivate hybrid called the BC Ferry Authority. The plan was for an independent board to run the ferry fleet like a private business. But
not quite. The business would have only one shareholder: the government of British Columbia. And so we ended up with a board play-acting like it was running a private business, giving CEO Hahn a million-dollar-a-year salary (double what top civil servants receive) and a massive $300,000-a-year pension upon retirement. If BC Ferries were a truly private company, with private owners and operating in a competitive marketplace, the general public probably wouldn’t bat an eye at Hahn’s millions. But the public does care because all British Columbians are still the owners of the ferry fleet — a fleet that still has a monopoly on the use of government-owned terminals and a stranglehold on coastal service. In an ideal world, I would like to see the ferry service completely privatized, terminals and all, and then let the marketplace sort out the problems. I am cognizant, however, of political realities and public sentiment, so I would settle for a simpler set-up in place of the complicated phoniness we currently have: a return to the old Crown corporation model. One way or the other, Premier Christy Clark should dump the current set-up and pucker up for a KISS.
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are shrugged off as problems of a “private company.” Even my Milton Friedman-loving colleague, who would privatize privatization, agrees that BC Ferries publicly owned private company is distasteful enough to make one lose one’s Coastal Café clam chowder It’s true that many who live near Bowser and Fanny Bay and stop for highway hard ice cream regularly may enjoy the island isolation afforded them by prohibitive ferry rates but they are being unfairly geographically penalized. It seems if one lives in Kamloops, one’s roads and transportation are paid for but if one lives anywhere near an arbutus tree, one is required to pay a hundred dollars to travel scant kilometres west. A publicly owned BC Ferry system might not be able to right all wrongs but it would at least have public interest as its mandate, and the term “government monopoly” scares me far less than does the term “private monopoly.” The Socred — oops, BC Liberal — government’s penchant for disastrous privatization of successful public entities has created this Godzilla, more inefficient, undependable and expensive than any publicly owned service could ever be. It’s time we — “the government” — took it back and made it serve us.
C Ferries should be owned and operated by the people of B.C. as a part of our transportation system. There, I’ve said it; it doesn’t seem so bad. But I hear the chanting responses of conservatives: “I don’t like big government.” “I don’t want the government getting between me and my ferries.” “We need to get government out of the way.” “Government couldn’t run a lemonade stand.” I understand that this kind of con-speak is hard to resist given that we are bombarded with it, constantly hectored into scapegoating government in order to deflect scrutiny from skyrocketing corporate profits and salaries, but that’s a hobbyhorse for another day. Regardless of what one thinks of government efficiency, BC Ferries’ current public/private, neither-fishnor-fowl configuration is a disaster. BC Ferries and the government blame each other for fare increases and service inadequacies and, as usual, ordinary British Columbians pay the price of being whipsawed. We don’t even know at whom to yell any more. Forty per cent fare increases (since 2003’s “privatization”), colliding with docks, service interruptions and a ridiculous CEO’s salary
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The Editor, Last November, the city of Port Coquitlam eliminated parking on Coast Meridian from Victoria Drive to Lougheed Highway without any consultation with the residents affected. Subsequently, a petition was circulated and presented to the city’s transportation and safety operations committee requesting that parking be permitted between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., when traffic volumes are significantly reduced. Two councillors sit on the committee and they decide for or against any submission by a delegation while 605 individuals signed the petition requesting the relaxation of the full-time parking prohibition. The councillors on the committee voted not to permit parking from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. The result: 605 lose to two. I guess the old saying is true: “You can’t fight city hall.” On the bright side, I think that 605 losing to two might be a Guinness world record. Terry Thompson, Port Coquitlam
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be making the rounds. B u t C o n s t . Jo h n Graham said police do not anticipate any additional problems due to the Vancouver fireworks. “I don’t believe we will have too many issues,” he said. “Even the night of the Stanley Cup finals, we didn’t have anything really happen out here.” The Celebration of Light is annual fireworks display featuring countries around the world competing for pyrotechnic supremacy at Vancouver’s English Bay. This Saturday, China will kick off the contest, followed by Spain on Aug. 3 and Canada on Aug. 6.
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The Celebration of Light may be taking place far from the TriCities on Saturday night but local police will also be on alert for partiers getting carried away going to and from downtown Vancouver. Port Moody Police Department Const. Bill Kim said in light of last month’s Stanley Cup riot, officers will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to open liquor and public intoxication. But he wouldn’t say where PoMo cops will be focusing their efforts. “It is about using some discretion and common sense,” he said. “If people are taking liquor downtown and it is capped, that is not a problem. We are talking about open displays of drunkeness, which gets in the way of everyone enjoying themselves and having a good time.” Police from across the region are co-ordinating efforts, Kim said. Officers in outlying municipalities will be able to inform Vancouver police about what types of crowds are coming
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T h e We s t C o a s t Express will be running a train for the finale on Aug. 6. The train will leave Mission at 7 p.m., stopping at Port Coquitlam Station at 7:37 p.m., Coquitlam Central Station at 7:43 p.m. and Port Moody Station at 7:48 p.m., and arriving at Waterfront Station at 8:15 p.m. The return train will leave Waterfront at midnight.
Festival will continue next year despite complaints: organizer By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The organizer of a multicultural festival that featured popular Persian acts and drew thousands to Coquitlam Town Centre Park last Sunday says he will host a similar event next year despite complaints to the city about it. Dream Event Productions owner Amir Ali Nia Ta said the 10-hour Tirgan Multicultural Summer Festival attracted about 5,000 people. Coquitlam RCMP said the detachment received calls all day Sunday about the noise levels and duration of the event.
But nobody relayed those messages to the city, which had bylaw officers on site, said Kathy Reinheimer, Coquitlam’s manager of parks and facilities, who said the city received 15 noise complaints. Had police told bylaw officers the event was “outrageously loud, then they would have made sure the volume was turned down,” she said, adding the sub-woofers were the culprit. Reinheimer said the city’s interdepartmental events team, which includes Coquitlam Fire and Rescue and police, will be reviewing the festival and it may make protocol changes.
As for Ta, a Coquitlam resident, he said Wednesday that he heard of no complaints and heralded the event, which was sponsored in part by the Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society and saw performers Nooshafarin, Iman Sani and Amed Dance Group, among others. Ta said he plans to move the venue to a different location in Coquitlam Town Centre Park next year and make the festival shorter — and better. “It was a first year and it’s always experimental,” he told The Tri-City News. “You can’t make everybody happy.” jwarren@tricitynews.com
This past Saturday, July 23rd the 4th annual Canadian Tire Kick For a Cure Soccer fest, in support of the Michael Cuccione Foundation, was held at Coquitlam Town Centre. It was a beautiful sunny day and another successful endeavor in the continued fight against childhood cancer. We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the sponsors, volunteers and organizers that make this event a possibility. The financial, time ti me, vo volu lunt ntee eerr su supp ppor ortt an and d co cont ntri ribu buti tion onss ma make ke o our ur eeve vent nt p pos ossi sibl blee fo forr a real re al eenj njoy oyme ment nt ffor or o our ur p par arti tici cipa pant ntss an and d at atte tend ndee eess.
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King Edward Overpass Project 12-Week Closure The 12-week full closure of King Edward Street, from Lougheed to United Boulevard, is scheduled to begin on August 6, 2011.
Access Information A downloadable map can be viewed, saved or printed - from www.coquitlam.ca/kingedward. The map can be used to advise customers, as well as for distribution to employees, to inform them of upcoming detours.
Emergency Access Emergency access will be maintained to United Boulevard and the Pacific Reach throughout the closure. A Fire/Rescue company will be stationed on United Boulevard full-time, during the 12 week closure.
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Potential 80-day layover at YVR excites Tri-City woman THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Around the World in 80 Days it isn’t. But a Coquitlam woman may well meet people from around the world if she wins a contest offering the dubious prize of an 80-day layover at Vancouver International Airport. M a re l l e Re i d , a 29-year-old freelance journalist from C o q u i t l a m ’s R a n ch Park neighbourhood, has been picked as one of five finalists for the Live@YVR contest, in which 96 participants showed off their videomaking skills for the chance to spend 80 days and 80 nights as a livein airport reporter. The contest is part of YVR’s 80th anniversary celebration. Before Aug. 5, British Columbians can log on to liveatyvr.ca as often as once a day to pick their favourite video from the five finalists. Then, on Aug. 17, the winner will be voted onto Sea Island, where they will make videos, take pictures and write online stories about life at the airport and Sea Island.
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Coquitlam freelance journalist Marelle Reid is a finalist for the Live@YVR contest, in which participants vie for an 80 days stay at Vancouver International Airport. “It’s great because you get to tell the million and two stories going on out at the airport every day,” Reid told The Tri-City News on Monday. “I would really like to find out what happens to the confiscated drugs and contra-
band material and a big issue is people getting scanned — I’d love to talk to people about how they feel about the frisking and body scans.” And while Sea Island isn’t exactly an resort, the contest winner will sleep all 80 nights at the
plush YVR Fairmont Hotel, eat at any of the 50-plus terminal eateries and will have as much access to the airport and staff as safety and security guidelines can allow. YVR spokesperson Rebecca Catley said the contest was partly inspired by the volume of requests the airport gets from people curious about what goes on behind-the-scenes at YVR. Because most travellers only ever see the departure and return gates, some might be surprised to learn that the airport also boasts a thrift shop selling lost and confiscated carryon items, an aquarium and wildlife preservation program, a lifeguard and hovercraft station, and a bird-control program that employs trained falcons to “keep the feathered birds away from the steel birds,” Catley said. Reid said she’s excited about the prospect of spending almost a quarter of the year at an airport and is hoping Tri-City residents will get behind her on it. “Every vote counts,” she added.
STAYING SAFE ON THE TRAIL All of the Tri-Cities is bear country, especially this time of year, so if you’re visiting local trails, • have a buddy with you • make some noise to let the bear know you’re coming • leash up your dogs and keep your children close If you do encounter a bear, stay calm. Stop and back up slowly.
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Gap closing between biz, residences, says Stewart continued from page 8
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Majidi owns the three Urban Gate businesses and the storefronts they occupy, meaning his property taxes have been skyrocketing. But so have his property values as developers continue to densify the neighbourhood in preparation for the Evergreen Line. In fact, last year each of Majidi’s three commercial properties were valued at about $650,000. This year, they’re each valued at just over a million dollars, according to BC Assessment. That jump in assessed value boosted Majidi’s total property tax bill from $48,000 last year to $71,000 this year — a 48% increase but still in line with the jump in his assessed value. Majidi said there’s no way his properties could fetch a million apiece on the real estate market and any increase in neighbourhood property values doesn’t translate into more customers in his stores. “I’ve had to raise all my prices by 15% just two weeks ago and I may have to go up again over 20%,” Majidi told The Tri-City Newss Wednesday. “I’m looking at laying off six people because of this. We’re getting pushed out.” Coquitlam’s commercial property tax is currently 4.69 times the residential equivalent. That’s down from a 4.98-fold gap last year but is still unjustifiable,
“I’ve had to raise all my prices by 15% just two weeks ago and I may have to go up again over 20%.” Peyman Majidi according to Majidi and other small business owners. Vancouver has the second highest tax gap at 4.55 times the residential rate while Penticton has the lowest disparity of B.C.’s 30 largest centres with a commercial property tax of 1.9 times the residential rate. In its report released last month, the CFIB recommended a tax-gap cap of two-to-one business-to-residential. Sasha Milovic owns Rush Coffee Bar a few doors down from Urban Gate and said he can’t afford to keep his doors open any longer. “I’ve decided to move the business somewhere else because I just don’t have time for this from the city,” he said, adding he will likely return to Toronto, where he says the city is far more accommodating to new businesses. “Why would I stay here after all this? Why would I encourage my friends to come?” Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News Wednesday that Coquitlam does
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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: The sights and sounds of summer are here
Latin fusion band Locarno featuring Paperboys singer Tom Landa perform Saturday with roots musician Babe Gurr as part of the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Music on the Grill series. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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TODAY: Friday, July 29 FRIDAY MARKET
Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts another Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. in Coquitlam’s Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., across from Coquitlam city hall). Enjoy local food, music and activities, including a storytime hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. Today’s music stage will feature jazz band The Gabriole Sinclaire Trio. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
Saturday, July 30 REAVELEY ‘RAISER
The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity is holding its inaugural bottle drive to raise money for families with children who have lost a loved one suddenly. The drive is running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a barbecue at the H&M Bottle Depot in New Westminster (18 Duncan St.) and a temporary collection site from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Canadian Tire (2850 Shaughnessy St.). With each full bag of
recyclables, participants will be entered into a draw to win a 42-inch plasma TV. Pickup is also available in the Tri-Cities for those who can’t make it to the drive. Email kjemoore@ hotmail.com to arrange a pick-up or visit crccs.ca for more information.
SUMMER SOUNDS
Visit downtown PoCo at 2 p.m. for another instalment of Village Vibe on the outdoor stage at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam). This week’s artist is musician The Land of Deborah, a British-born pop singer-songwriter now living in Vancouver. For a sample of her music, visit thelandofdeborah.com. For more information on the event or others in the Summer in the City series, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
GRILLIN’ WITH GURR
Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Music on the Grill series returns with a performance by roots crooner Babe Gurr, followed by Latin fusion band Locarno featuring Tom Landa of the Paperboys. The pre-show barbecue dinner on the ECC patio opens at 6:30 p.m. while doors for the concert open at 7:30 p.m., with an 8 p.m. curtain. Tickets for the dinner and concert are $50, or $30 for the concert only. Groups of eight or more can receive a discount on their purchase by calling the box office 604-927-6555. Tickets are available by calling the box office or online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
ROCK IN ROO’S
Zeppelina, Vancouver’s all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, will rock Roo’s Pub and Grill with a free show starting at 9:30 p.m. and carrying on into the wee hours (2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam). For more information, visit roo-
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Sunday, July 31 BAND OF GYPSIES
Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Mars are the latest performers to take part in the weekly Music in the Park series happening every summer Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at PoCo’s Lions Park (2300 Lions Way). The self-described “gypsy-swing” band has been touring the jazz and folk festival circuits playing a unique selection of throwbacks from the 1920s and ’30s. All Music in the Park shows are free, so bring a friend and a blanket and enjoy the summer sounds. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
SOUL PARK
Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park will be rocking with the funky sounds of Phat Edna’s Soul Revue. Part of the city’s Summer Sunday Concerts series, this eight-piece R&B band will have the crowds moving from 2 to 4 p.m. Check them out at myspace.com/phatednassoulrevue. For more on the Summer Sunday Concerts, visit summersundays.ca.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Coquitlam Farmers Market is open in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Crafts, goodies, local produce and beverages are available all morning. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to tcoyne @tricitynews.com.
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Historic Coq. building is supporting area tourism
The Fraser Mills Station was likely a simple platform in 1909 when the first wave of French Canadians millworkers arrived from Montreal on a special 13car train. When others followed in 1910, the platform had been enhanced to create the station seen today.
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• Middle Schoolers ONLY! Summer Reading Club: If you attended middle school during the year, this club is for you — literally. Members of the Middle Schoolers ONLY! Summer Reading Club can win books and other prizes by writing short reviews of the books they read during the summer. Registration has begun and will continue until the middle of August. To join, go to the information desk at either the Poirier or the City Centre branches; a librarian will sign you up and present you with a few book review forms. When you finish a book during the summer, write a short review of it on one of the forms. The reviews only need to be three or four sentences long: what the book was about, whether you liked it and why. After you turn in your review form at the information desk, it will be entered into weekly draws held throughout the summer. The library will contact winners. Please note that the MSOSRC
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• Children’s Art Festival: Terry Fox Library presents the Children’s Art Festival through Aug. 31. Experience the enthusiasm, dedication and creativity of children from the ages of five to 16 years who created artwork with the guidance of their teacher, Evelia Espinosa, a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists who has been teaching art classes for six years. The children’s exhibit showcases artwork in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and charcoal. This is a chance to learn about the incredible talent of young artists from the Tri-Cities area. • GreenFILE: Do you want to learn more about the environmental issues facing the planet? You can access GreenFILE, an online resource that focuses on issues that are facing the planet. GreenFILE has a mixture of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports
that will give you information on the positive and negative ways that humans affect their space and ecology. GreenFILE is free to card holders and may be used at home or in the library. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
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• Baby Sing and Learn: Have some great summertime fun with your baby. There will be interactive songs and rhymes that are perfect for sharing with your wee one. This program is for babies aged birth to 18 months. Visit PMPL on Thursdays from 2 2:30 p.m. until Aug. 11 in the Storytelling Circle. • Bite into Books with a Buddy: Summer Reading Club members ages six to 10 years are invited to join with some of the Teen Buddies for reading and activities — all reading levels are welcome. This group program will happen on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. until Aug. 11 in the ParkLane Room. Also, check out the PoMo library website for information about the fall session of Reading Buddies. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-4694577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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is an independent reading club. The club will not meet as a group. For more information, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or email cmiller@library.coquitlam.bc.ca. For more information about any Coquitlam Public Library programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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Tri-City res reside sid idents idents nts who don’t wantt afoul of new regional sprinkling g restrri should water their lawns only in th h morning hours. By doing so, they’ ll comply with Vancouver’s new Water Shortage Ress Plan — even though local city regulla have yet to be updated. Metro Vancouver appro ved a new p to outlaw evening and d nigh g t-time lawn s kling g but most cities — includ ing Coqu ui Port Mood dy and Port Coquitla m — hav av to amend their bylaw s to new dictum. The result keep up witth is a patch wo or rules and inform f ation across the Tri-Ci it The new Metro regs dictate summ kling is only l allowed between 4 and er s d 9 a.m., even-numbered addre sses allowed on Mon nd Wednesdays and d Saturdays, and d odd-numb b on Tuesda ays, Thursday a s and Sunda ays. The cities haven’t yet caugh g t up, thoug g Coquitlam is adv d ising residents to s with old regional rules while PoCo’s web b has the old d rules but is adv d adhere to the new morn ising resident ing-only y rules, a Port Mood dy. “We’ve advised reside nts that while rec c city publications, such as al dar, carry the old sprin the annual ca kling regulatio o new regulations are in effect from June 1 this year,” said d PoMo’s communicatio ns visor, Leslyn Johnson.
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Giant Hogweed Help Rid the City of Giant Hogweed We need your help to stop the spread of Giant Hogweed within the City of Coquitlam. Giant hogweed poses a serious threat to human health and the natural ecosystem. Growing quickly to heights of up to 5.5 meters, Giant Hogweed can be identified by its white flower blooms and the stiff white hairs that cover most of the plant. The sap contained in the hairs covering the plant and in the stem can cause severe burns when in contact with human skin. Visit www.coquitlam.ca to report on-line a Giant Hogweed sighting in Coquitlam and for safety tips for removing this plant from your property. Please call 604-927-6226 for more info. Giant Hogweed is not permitted within the City of Coquitlam as per the City of Coquitlam Noxious Weed Bylaw no. 4181,2010.
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BC Parks are provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tarnished jewels GREEN SCENE Elaine Golds â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Neglectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of parks is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;appallingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
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In Pinecone Burke Park, protected in 1995, a temporary log crossing built by volunteers provides low-water passage over Pritchett Creek on the popular Woodland Walk trail. With adequate funding, BC Parks could construct a proper footbridge. that time, it was mainly up to volunteers to create hiking trails and document the flora and fauna. With regard to Garibaldi, volunteers from the Vancouver Natural History Society were glad to oblige. One of these volunteers was John Davidson, who started B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first botanical garden at Essondale (now called Riverview Hospital). While the onset of the 1930s economic depression brought a temporary halt to park creation, relief programs created work opportunities that led to the construction of access roads, bridges, trails and some facilities
in provincial and federal parks within B.C. Five more large provincial parks were subsequently added: Tweedsmuir (1938), Wells Gray (1939), Manning and Hamber (1941) plus Liard (1944). Over time, the boundaries of some of these parks have been altered but these changes have been mostly beneficial, with the exception of Hamber, which is now a mere 2% of its original size. With the expansion
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such as Barkerville (1959) and Fort Steele (1969) were added to the park system. But it was not until recent decades that there was much thought given to include all of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significant ecosystems, such as low-elevation wetlands and old-growth forests, within provincial parks. The number of provincial parks has grown considerably over the decades, most especially in the 1990s. But policies relating to parks management and maintenance budgets have waxed and waned. As described in the recently published book, BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magnificent Parks: The First 100 Years by James Anderson, the 1970s was one of the best times for funding, when many new park facilities were constructed and nature programs were provided in almost 30 provincial parks. Sadly, all such interpretive programs have been cancelled in recent years and the present budget for BC Parks is a dismal one fifth of what is was
in the mid 1990s. Compared to other provinces, B.C. is the worst when it comes to park funding on a perhectare basis. We now have only 10 full-time park rangers in all of B.C., which is about the number of rangers I can easily count on a visit to any single national park in the U.S. In a report on BC Parks released last year, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auditor General concluded conservation policies were not being consistently upheld and little action was being taken to ensure the ecological integrity of our protected places. Parks, of course, have many values. They offer awesome landscapes, intact wilderness, wildlife habitat and fantastic opportunities for recreation. They also provide a relatively inexpensive place for family vacations and memorable camping experiences. A 2009 study on the economic impact of parks in Canada showed that for every dollar governments spent on
parks, park visitors spend $5.72 on travel, accommodation, food, etc. and, of this, 44 cents is returned to government in the form of taxes. Parks also create jobs and, especially in rural communities close to parks, bring substantial and much-welcomed economic benefits. Thus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to understand why our provincial parks now suffer from such woefully inadequate budgets. Overflowing toilets and closed trails are hardly good ways to promote tourism in Super Natural BC or inspire a sense of civic pride among the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents. In a year when we should be celebrating a century of B..C parks, the current state of their neglect is truly appalling. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.
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Class to help bridge culture – and food – gaps for immigrants By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The myriad cultural differences new immigrants face when they come to Canada is often most apparent on their first trip to the grocery store. Different products, labels and food choices can often confound those who are unfamiliar with western cooking, leading them to more expensive prepared and processed meals. But a new cooking class put together by the Tri-City Transitions Society aims to teach immigrants how to cook with local ingredients. In Food Skills for New Immigrant Families, participants will learn how to plan meals and cook tasty, healthy food on a limited budget. “In some cases, you show them a pantry and they have no idea,” said Arbe McKenzie, a program director with the society. “They don’t recognize the labels and they certainly don’t know how to prepare it.” The free sessions, which begin this fall, are broken down into six threehour classes, ranging from basic food preparation to proper food safety, handling and storage. Students will be taken on a tour of a supermarket and learn about meats, milk alternatives and healthy fats. Immigrants confused by the food choices at the supermarket, McKenzie said, often turn to processed alternatives, which are generally not as healthy as home-cooked meals.
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“In some cases, you show them a pantry and they have no idea. They don’t recognize the labels and they certainly don’t know how to prepare it.” Arbe McKenzie, Tri-City Transitions While much of the class focuses on the basics of Canadian cooking, she said the students often bring their own cultural influences to the table and many of the techniques picked up over the course can be applied to ethnic recipes. “They will look at different components,” she said. “It is interesting because they draw upon each other’s influences.” Those who participate will get a chance to eat the food they prepare and take home a few recipes to try out in their own kitchen. The classes will be held at the women’s resource centre (2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo) and will take place on Wednesdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sept. 14 to Oct. 19. To register, call 604-941-6311. For more information, go to www.tricitytransitions. com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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Tri-City Transitions’ Arbe McKenzie said the group is hosting Food Skills for New Immigrant Families to help newcomers to the region learn about locally available foods and how to prepare them.
BUNTZEN LAKE: PARKING GUIDELINES Buntzen Lake is one of the most popular BC Hydro recreation sites in the province. We encourage the public to enjoy the area, and be familiar with the parking policies. They’re in place to ensure public safety and emergency access. Why does BC Hydro limit parking access? BC Hydro limits visitor parking to ensure emergency vehicles have access to the site. Long line-ups can block Sunnyside Road in Anmore and access to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Hall. In cooperation with the Coquitlam RCMP who have policing authority for the area, BC Hydro does not permit line-ups for parking outside the gate because the line-ups impact emergency access. What is the policy? Once the parking lot is full, the gate is closed until enough spaces are available to handle visitor capacity for the rest of the day. Parking lots may have a number of spaces available while the gates are still closed. Other non-BC Hydro regional parks in the Lower Mainland have similar policies. Why can’t the public drop-off and pick-up people inside the gate? Drop-offs and pick-ups also cause line-ups, preventing emergency access to the park. Public safety is a priority for BC Hydro.
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Above, wood carver Harvey Webb this month wheeled over 24 handcrafted toys to Gillian Lagambian, a recreational therapist at Canuck Place, on behalf of Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. The toys — including a transport truck, tanker, truck with cab, flatbed trailer, steam roller, bulldozer and dump truck — will go to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House and Canuck Place. And below, Jag Gill (left) and Tony Ciulla, managers of Vancity branches, last week presented Share with $2,000 towards its 12-hour food drive campaign at Coquitlam Centre mall, which collected 41,305 pounds of nosh.
A Westwood elementary student was praised by Coquitlam RCMP after helping a shaken and injured victim of an assault at his school in May. Josh Pobran received an Officer-inCharge commendation in front of his family, teachers and friends during a ceremony last month. The 10-year-old was hanging out at his school when Barbara Moulson, who had just been beaten and had her purse stolen, walked onto the Coquitlam school grounds.
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Port Moody’s Mark George was crowned king by his fellow TOPS club members at a provincial gathering in Duncan in May. George lost 86.5 pounds last year with the help of his Coquitlam TOPS chapter leaders. To celebrate his success, his Tri-City club members donated 86.5 pounds of canned goods to Share’s food bank drive last Thursday. As well, this month, George flew to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to represent B.C. at the TOPS International Recognition Days. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Teen party Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party time for members of Terry Fox Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teen summer reading club. They can celebrate all the reading theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this summer with a magic show by magician Alex Seaman and there will be grand prize draw for a Kobo eReader. The party takes place at Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Por t Coquitlam on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.; refreshments will be served. This party is free for club members, who can sign up at the library or by calling 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, which has 24 c o m m u n i t y l i b r a ries serving more than 670,000 people.
Be the best A ny wo m a n wh o has experienced abuse needs a little help and Tri-City Transitions is providing that with a support group. Learning to Be the Best I Can Be is an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604941-6311.
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Visibility one key to riding bikes safely Bicycling is a great mode of transportation and especially popular in dry and warm months. But as a cyclist, you are considered a vulnerable road user and you must be aware of your surroundings at all times, according to a press release from the Canada Safety Council. Bicyclists have a greater risk of potential injury or death should they become involved in a collision. According to Transport Canada, in 2009 there were 41 bicyclist fatalities, and 435 serious injuries. In addition to being visible and predictable, Canada Safety Council recommends all cyclists to wear an approved helmet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the law in B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as helmets can prevent up to 88% of brain injuries when used properly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think t w i c e a b o u t we a ring your seat-belt, so why would you think twice about wearing your helmet?â&#x20AC;? Raynald M a rch a n d , g e n e r a l manager of programs at Canada Safety Council, said in a the release.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR • The Reedemed Christian Church of God, Trinity Chapel presents a men’s breakfast meeting, 10 a.m., Rocky Point Cafe, Port Moody. Topic: Young children and teenagers are faced with many challenging issues today and are looking for genuine leaders as role models. This meeting aims to help men, fathers, guardians, youth workers, community workers, etc. to “Lead Like Jesus.” Attendance is by invitation. Info: 604374-1004 or 778-847-6928.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2 • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre, Coquitlam. Confidential, donations accepted. Info: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4 • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary used book and collectible sale will be held in the lobby area of Eagle Ridge Hospital, 675 Guildford Way, Port Moody.
FRIDAY, AUG. 13 • Tri-Cities Walk for ALS taking place at Town Center Park, west grass area (Lafarge Lake). Registration begins at 10 a.m., the walk starts at 11 a.m. and the event runs until 2 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 21 • Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21. Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Information available at www.tricitieskidneywalk. ca
VOLUNTEERS • Volunteers are needed for Crossroads Hospice Society’s annual fundraising gala, Treasures of Christmas. The TOC committee is seeking a raffle co-ordinator, gala ticket co-ordinator and individuals who are able to assist with donation solicitation. Planning meetings are held monthly, with an increased time commitment in the fall. Training is provided. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606 or email shannon.milne@crossroadshospice.bc.ca. • Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers to lead tours of historic Maillardville one Saturday per month. If you enjoy the outdoors, meeting people and have an interest in your city’s history, this activity is for you. Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not a requirement; training is provided. Info: Gail, 604-516-6151.
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• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you’re interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding experience, pick up an information package at Options Community Services, 9815-140th St., Surrey or email claudiak@scss.ca. • Mackin House Museum is seeking a volunteer to provide office administration support one to two afternoons per week. Full training will be provided. Info: 604-5166151. • Mackin House Museum is seeking volunteers for its Bridging Generations project. Local seniors are needed to share their experience and knowledge of traditional arts, crafts, customs and culinary methods with children, youth and new Canadians, among others. If you have a skill to share (e.g., knitting, woodworking, painting, baking) or knowledge to pass down (e.g., history of the railroad or the Coquitlam community), you’re needed. Time commitment is 2–4 hours and is for one session; date/time are flexible and all project supplies will be provided. Info: Gail, 604-516-6151. • Canadian Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers and volunteer driver dispatchers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to appointments. Info: Kim, 604-215-5207 or kaubert@bc.cancer.ca. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is
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provided. Info: 604-9427506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-4304199, or yumiko.king@ success.bc.ca. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors trans-
portation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www. seniorsservicessociety.ca. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Medical Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equip.m.ent maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104–1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-709-6625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-4693128. • PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca. • New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities – someone with an accounting or legal
background, or parent advocates of mental health. Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset. For more information about these positions, email Gisela at giselanewview@shaw.ca or Judy at judyjackson@ shaw.ca. • Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470. see page 33
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page 32 • Coast Mental Health needs volunteers to be program assistants in forensics, social rec leaders and one-on-one workers at transitional forensics homes located at Riverview Hospital. Info: 604-675-2313, valm@coastfoundation.com or www. coastfoundation.com. • Mature, reliable volunteers with good communication skills needed for food bank and thrift store in PoMo. Info: Krissie, 604931-5510. • Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648. • Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Society food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are desirable. Info: 604-931-2450.
NOTICES • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • Tulip and daffodil bulbs for sale ($5 per bag) at Port Moody Ecological Society’s Noons Creek Hatchery, off Ioco Road. All proceeds go towards education and outreach programs. • Baker’s Corner Parent Participation Pre-school, with classes for 3- and 4-year-olds, is accepting registrations for the 2011/’12 school year; classes start in September 2011 and pre-school is located inside Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: www.bakerscornerpreschool.com or 604-4615848. • Friendly Forest Preschool is accepting applications for September 2012. Friendly Forest is a play-based parent cooperative. Drop off your application or mail to 2505 Sunnyside Rd., Anmore. Info: www.friendlyforestpreschool.com. • Little Neighbours Pre-school is accepting registrations for the 2011/’12 school year. Little Neighbours is a playbased, parent-participation pre-school located at 155 Finnigan St. Info: 604-521-5158 or www. littleneighbours.com. • The Family Resource Centre at Westwood elementary school, in co-operation with School District 43, is offering multi-sensory literacy tutoring; one-hour sessions at 4 p.m. are available to all children ages 5-8 in the Tri-Cities. Info: ldafrasernorth@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the
• Tri-City Singles Social Club is a fun group of 40+ people who get together and enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking, weekend trips and more. Membership is $20 per year. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at PoMo Legion. Info: tricityclub@gmail.com or Marcy, 604-346-9776, Phyllis, 604-472-0016 or Vivian, 604-466-4070. • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com. • Singles over-55 walking group walks Saturdays for about 2 hours. Info: eileenanne70@hotmail. com. • Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your
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• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: Elske, 604-873-4525 Ext. 301 or studybuddy@bigsisters.bc.ca. Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-941-6311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-9417111, Ext. 106. • 754 Phoenix Air Cadet Squadron is accepting registrations for girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 18. If you like camping, hiking, sports, flying, precision drill, first aid, robotics, biathlon, range, band, flight principles or air navigation, Cadets is for you. The squadron has year-long programs, including summer camps. To register, visit Moody elementary school (2717 St. Johns St., PoMo) at 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Info: 604-936-8211.
CLUBS • Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month (September through May) at 7:30 p.m. in PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have some fun and promote new friendship are welcome to participate. In addition to monthly general meetings, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. During June, July and August, club continues to meet for various weekly group activities. Info, meeting location: Wendy, 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@ yahoo.ca. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30
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skills and meet other photographers of all levels. Group also has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458. • Grab a friend or come out to meet some new ones with the Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Fun is the focus, so even if you haven’t played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604-469-6389. • Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley,604-671-1060. • Super Strikers Youth
Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-461-2522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca. • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: 604-9316711. Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. Games are scheduled on a drop-in basis. • Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and be-
yond. Info: Ed, 604-9450880 or 604-942-1345. • Morningside Toastmasters invites you to develop your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members are welcome at meetings held every Thursday, 7:25-8:30 a.m., Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Info: Gene, 604-2308030 or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca. • PoMo Men’s 60-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or George, 604-341-4813.
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dens. ‘Little Lamb’, also a P.G., grows about 5 ft. x 5 ft. and has masses of small white flowers that look like dancing lambs floating about this compact shrub. ‘Angel’s Blush’ is a relatively new variety that blooms white then immediately turns pink and holds that colour. ‘Pink Diamond’ is very similar, as is ‘Pinky Winky’. ‘Bombshell’ is a brand new dwarf from Ball Ornamentals that grows only 2.5 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide and has more flowers per plant than any other hydrangea. It’s also very long blooming. ‘Lace Cap’ hydrangeas have certainly drawn the most interest during the past few years. They are called ‘Serrata’ or ‘Lace Cap’ because a cluster of sterile flowers in the centre are surrounded by large florets of traditional hydrangea blossoms. The effect is really quite charming and in shady locations they seem to outlast the ‘macrophylla’ or common varieties. Like the big-leafed hydrangeas, however, the blossoms will turn a beautiful sea-blue in acid soils and pink or reddish-purple in chalk soils. Remember: you can change their colour by adding lime to keep them pink or aluminum sulphate to make them blue. There are now white ‘Lace Cap’ varieties that look classy and elegant in any setting and they do not change colour. One of the lesser known hydrangea varieties is the ‘quercifolia’ or ‘oak-leafed’ hydrangea. This handsome shrub has rather large leathery leaves resembling oak leaves and it grows to about six feet high. This is a great plant for heavily shaded areas because its creamy white flowers, which appear in June, brighten up those dull spots and its foliage, which turns a bright scarlet-crimson in fall, is really outstanding. Unfortunately, this oak-leafed variety is often quite hard to locate in nurseries. For small space gardens, there are now several true dwarf varieties that stay within the three foot range. ‘Pia’, ‘Winning Edge’ and ‘Pink Elf ’ are some of the cutest little garden gnomes you’ve ever seen. The truly big news is the first ever ‘macrophylla’ type that blooms on new wood. For those buds that get frozen out in a bad winter and for those of us who prune our hydrangea to the ground each spring and get no blooms, this variety is the answer. Amazingly, they bloom beautifully on new growth. ‘Endless Summer’ is the name and it’s a ‘must have’ for your garden. Most hydrangeas are very versatile, but they prefer moist soil and bloom far longer with some shelter from the intense afternoon sun. They are one great garden plant. Why not plant two or three varieties in your garden.
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Home-buying doesn’t need to be stressful Everyone has heard horror stories about buying a new home. Homes not being finished on time. Salespeople looking down their nose at you when you don’t decide to install those hardwood floors. And of course, the worry that it won’t live up to your expectations. Those nightmares are rarely a reality in the Lower Mainland, with its range of wonderful builders, all of whom are committed to providing a smooth, seamless buying experience for every single customer. “There were no problems with the buying process,” says Kseniya Stepanova. “It was quick and smooth.” Stepanova and partner Arseniy Tkachuk purchased a home in Vancouver’s Maynards Block, a project built by Aquilini Development and Construction. Their home is still being built, but Stepanova
was impressed by the flexibility. “We have actually changed our mind in the process and moved up two floors, so we had to come back a second time – all was good.” South of the Fraser River, Corina Accili had a fantastic experience with Benchmark Homes, the builders of the Yorkson South development. “Benchmark was wonderful to work with,” she says. “Everything has been painless.” She was particularly impressed by the staff at Benchmark, saying that everyone from the sales staff to the project manager have been great. Buying a home can be stressful (even when it’s good stress), but perhaps the experiences of Accili, Stepanova and Tkachuk will turn those nightmares to dust.
‘We have been overwhelmed with phone calls and visits to our open houses’
Heritage Woods welcomes The Views by Kerry Vital
You won’t find a much more exclusive community than ParkLane’s The Views at Heritage Woods. With just five townhomes available, The Views is a true example of great value for a lower price point. “The Views offers the very rare opportunity to own a brand-new home in an already established community,” says ParkLane General Manager of Sales and Marketing Yosh Kasahara. The development is set in the heart of ParkLane’s master-planned community of Heritage Woods on Heritage Mountain in Port Moody. With over 15 other single-family and multi-family projects at the development, The Views is right at home with previous projects like Echo Ridge and Creekside, among
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builders read your mind. Maple shakerstyle cabinets complement the stoneslab counters, and a high-end stainlesssteel appliance package will have you cooking up a delicious meal in minutes. At the end of the day, everyone wants to kick off their shoes and relax. The master bedrooms at The Views have been built for this, with lush carpeting, private balconies, huge walk-in closets and an ensuite featuring his-and-hers sinks and a separate soaker tub. The bottom floor features a fully finished recreation room, perfect for turning into a media room or home theatre, and double garage. One of the biggest selling points at The Views is, obviously, the stunning views. “You can see everything from
Mount Baker to the Gulf Islands from this community,” Kasahara says. Buyers who are planning to work from home will find it easy at The Views, as the townhomes are zoned for a live/work space, according to Kasahara. All five homes are completed and ready to move in to, Kasahara says. “We have been overwhelmed with phone calls and visits to our open houses by people who are interested in purchasing here ... people don’t want to miss out.” The townhomes at The Views at Heritage Woods are 1,793 or 1,798 square feet, and start at $569,900. To make an appointment to see the homes, visit theviews.parklane.com or call 604-961-3559.
others. ParkLane has won several awards for Heritage Woods, including more than 30 Georgie Awards given out by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia. The homes come standard as a two-bedroom and loft, but Kasahara says they can be converted to a threebedroom for no extra charge. Every home features a great roomstyle layout with a nine-foot ceiling, adding to the sense of spaciousness that comes standard at The Views. In the kitchen, owners will no doubt be quickly taking advantage of the large workspaces, islands and pantries that are so perfectly situated it’s as if the
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Central RE/MAX realtor Jenny Wun enjoys the living room at ParkLane’s The Views at Heritage Woods. Every detail has been thought out at the development, including lush carpeting in the master bedroom (left top), natural landscaping (left) and generous workspaces in the kitchen (top.)
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Dakota Patterson of the Coquitlam A’s tries to leg out a hit against Lower Fraser Valley’s Henry Hoogwater during the B.C. Senior Little League championship Sunday at Blue Mountain Park. JENNIFER GAUTHIER BLACK PRESS
Adanacs fall in crucial contest, with one to go By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Coquitlam Adanacs looked good for two periods Wednesday. Unfortunately for them, the game goes three. The A’s got out-scored 6-2 in the final frame and fell 7-5 to the Langley Thunder in a criti-
cal Western Lacrosse Association game at the Langley Events Centre. The loss left the Adanacs with a leagueworst 6-11-0 mark but just two points out of a prospective playoff spot with one game remaining –– Saturday against the same Langley team at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.
The A’s have 12 points, two back of both the Maple Ridge Burrards and Nanaimo Timbermen, who are knotted with 14 for the fourth and final playoff berth. Kevin Olson led the A’s with two goals, followed by singles by Spencer Martin, Dane Dobbie and Cory Conway. Dobbie and Conway also had two assists each.
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Port Moody Bandits got the winning goal from Kevin Riley on way to a 7-5 victory Wednesday overAbbotsford’s Valley Rebels to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal West Coast Sr. B lacrosse series. The Bandits out-scored the Rebels 4-1 in the third.
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Baek brilliant in junior golf jewel tourney The Cowichan Valley bench celebrates a goal during the goldmedal game Sunday at the BC provincial Midget A1 championships at Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.
Almost 90 junior golfers displayed their talents Monday through Wednesday in the largest Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour event of the year in the province –– the MJT Odlum Brown Classic-PGA of BC Junior Championship at Northview Golf and Country Club in Cloverdale. And Coquitlam’s Oscar Baek proved the most talented. The MJT staged the 54-hole event on two championship golf courses, the Canal, and then the Ridge, which was played by those who made the cut after two days. The tournament was also endorsed by Golf British Columbia with exemptions into the 2012 provincial championships going to each age division winner. In addition, the low overall champion qualifies for the San Diego Junior Amateur. This spot went to the 15-year-old Baek, who finished low overall and was crowned the boys 14-16 division champion after holding the lead all three days, finishing with a three under par 69 on the final day to seal his victory (70-72-69=211). “The course and conditions were awesome, and it feels great to win three in a row,” said Baek, who was MJT-PGA of B.C. junior boys champion in his respective age division in both 2009 and 2010 as well. Second place in boys 14-16 bracket went to Jun Kang, 15, of Port Moody, who scored three solid rounds to finish one stroke ahead of a tie for third (73-72-75=220), while the two players tied for third at 221 were Marcus Brown, 15, of Surrey (76-74-71=221) and Jared du Toit, 16, of Kimberley(72-74-75=221). In the girls open division it was once again 12 year old Lily He who found her way to the top of the leaderboard. Thanks to a brilliant second round 69, she grabbed the lead and closed with a final round even par 72 to be crowned MJT Odlum Brown-PGA of BC Junior Girls Champion in style (77+69+72=218). He, of Pitt Meadows, commented on the key to winning. “It was confidence and never giving up. I feel proud and happy,” she said. Runner-up for the division was Langley’s Katherine Zhu, 15, who displayed a solid performance on the Canal Course but struggled to find the same scoring on the Ridge (74-73-82-229). The boys 17-19 Division witnessed the lowest score of the tournament with a five under par 67 opening round for eventual winner, Callum Robinson, of Langley. Robinson, 17, held the lead for all three days (67-73-76=216) despite a strong charge from behind by Coquitlam’s Trevor Garofano, who got off to a slow start but came back with two sub-par rounds (77-71-70=218). The strong play and low scores continued in the boys 13-and-under division with eventual champion, Henry Lee, coming in at even par for three days. Lee, 13, of Coquitlam, finished with a fivestroke victory (72-71-73=216).
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Fish from afar feed on familiar territory TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz
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KONESKY, (formally Morsund) Margaret Isabell As was her way, she departed her earthly home with grace, to be received into the loving arms of Jesus on July 22, 2011. She joins her first love Knute, whom together they shared many joys until his untimely death in April 1980. Cherishing her memory are son Alan and wife Leslee, daughter and best friend Diane and husband Mark Humphries. She was a special grandma to Carlee, Chris & Jordan (Alicia). Although very present in her life, her illness prevented her to truly know her great-granddaughter Madison Humphries. She would have been so proud. Margaret will also be greeted in Heaven by her second husband Gust. His family she always considered an extension of her own. She leaves dear cousins and friends in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, B.C and California. We know when Jesus carried her through Heaven’s gates, God reached out his hand and said, ‘well done, good and faithful daughter.’ It was always evident that she lived her life in joyful service to her Lord, her family and her friends, and her sunny disposition amidst a debilitating disease did not falter. In fact, she continually showed her true Christian self and many were drawn to her because of it. Her last earthly home was Haney Lane, at Baillie House, Maple Ridge. We thank those special caregivers and medical staff who took the time to treat her in the way every elderly person should be, with patience and kindness and most of all dignity. Never complaining and always content, she was true to her sweet and loving nature until the end. A service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 3:00 PM at Grace Community Church, 12220 Harris Road Pitt Meadows. Memorial gifts are gratefully accepted to Katie’s Place ( a non-profit society that rescues, alters, adopts out homeless cats) c/o 20803 Camwood Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada, V2X 2N9 or Grace Community Church. “Saying goodbye to an angel on earth is never goodbye forever...” TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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Call Kim @ 604-472-3042 or Phill @ 604-472-3041 BLUEBERRY PICKERS req’d immed., good crop, we pick every day. (604)465-3395 778-991-0067 CASCADE Energy Services has immediate openings available for the following positions at their Grande Prairie AB, Fort St John, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Tumble Ridge Divisions: Tank Truck Drivers, Hydro Vac Operators, Hot Oiler Operators, Pressure Truck Operators, Swampers. The successful candidates will be organized individuals with excellent personal skills and experience in a related field will be a definite asset. Knowledge of the industry, as well as the service area will also be taken into consideration. Current H2S and Level 1 First Aid, tickets will be required, as well as a current acceptable driver’s abstract. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. Competitive wages and benefits package will be offered. Please send resume complete with references and driver’s abstract to Cascade Services at 3, 9302-144 Avenue, Grande Prairie Alberta T8V 8E4, or by fax to (780)832-0459, or by email to: hrgp@cascade-energy.ca We apologize but only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. CERTIFIED TCP and Lane Closure Techs required. Exc. wages. Must have vehicle. Call 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca
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Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 209-3234 Pina Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 6096 100-136 April Rd 500-599 April Rd 2-26 Eagle Cres 1-36 Eagle Dr 38-140 Eagle Pass 300-410 Parkside Dr 8458 605-648 Claremont St 527 Como Lake Ave 500-513 Jefferson Ave 803-835 North Rd (odd side) 603-644 Tyndall St 8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave (odd) 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave (odd) 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave 8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt 8454 836-946 Como Lake Ave (even) 835-929 Grover Ave 728-740 Hailey St (even) 834-925 Regan Ave 8450 702-754 Blue Mountain St (even) 835-925 Cornel Ave 701-763 Hailey St (odd) 802-946 Smith Ave (even) 705-707 Townley St (odd) 9153 1536-1697 Chadwick Ave 2715-2871 Coast Meridian Rd (odd)
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Outreach Services to Children, Youth and Families This position is temporary at 35 hours per week until February 28, 2012. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is an equal opportunity employer
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RECREATION AIDE AdvoCare is currently looking for casual, leading to potential permanent position, as a Registered Recreation Aide at our facility in Burnaby. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends. Minimum requirements include WHMIS, Food Safe, Serving It Right, CPR levelC and First Aide Certificate, provide a Physician’s Clearance note and TB Test as well as a Criminal Record Clearance. The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ experience as a Rec Aide. Certificate from a recognized Recreation Program required. An InterRAI training certificate and Alternate Model of Care (ACM-D) experience would be considered a strong asset. To apply please email: Jaylene.Smilie@advocarehealth.com (No hyphen) SNACK FOOD PROCESSING PLANT, Maple Meadows Park near Staples. Hiring full time day shift mature reliable worker. Mandarin speaking an asset. Fax resume to: 604-465-7727.
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GM EAST INDIAN Restaurant is now hiring: Busboy & Servers F/T & P/T. Must be over 19. Drop in with resume to 20726 Lougheed Hwy, between 2 & 5pm. No phone calls please.
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Hiring Night Shift for Prairie at Coast Meridian Location in Port Coquitlam. Must be able to work till 3am on weekends 1am weekdays and have transportation. Full time only, Benefits available, and competitive wage Send resume and hours available to #101 12473 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC or email subway_careers@shaw.ca
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Preoccupancy Representative Large Lower Mainland Builder is looking for a service rep. in the Surrey / Langley area to liaison with site superintendent and customers prior to occupancy. Should have leadership capabilities and good skills in drywall repairs and carpentry. Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment. You should have experience in both single family and multi townhome construction. Wage dependent upon exp. Good benefits package upon completion of probation. Fax resume: 778-571-2112 or Email: jhallikainen@qualico.com
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CLEANING SERVICES 3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539
~DEEP & SPARKLING~
Cullen Diesel Power LTD. & Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver requires exp. Commercial Transport Mechanics & Diesel Engine Mechanics for the Surrey Truck shops.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749
778-996-1978
We charge the cheapest price ever. Only $20/Hr We always do an excellent job.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620
STAMPED CONCRETE
Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam
604-468-8889
LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715
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FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
Danny 604 - 307 - 7722
GARDENING
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
AVA MINA GARDENING & MAINTENANCE Grass cutting & ground maint. Lawn mowing & install new turf Spring / leaf clean-up Aeration & power raking General gardening, Barkmulch, soil & ground levelling. 604-518-0060
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ YARD CLEANUP ★ S S S S
Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming~Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding Retaining Wall
Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Dean 604-834-3076 HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430 JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.
35 years exp. No job too small. 604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.
Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John
604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785 LANDSCAPING ■ WATER FEATURES ■ CUSTOM STONE ■ POST & BEAM ■ RETAINING WALLS ■ OUTDOOR FIREPLACES ■ DECKING ■ OUTDOOR KITCHENS
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
Over 20yrs experience.
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
Ray Evenson 604-780-6304 westcoastmodernscape.com
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
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PORT COQUITLAM priv. Herbal Relaxation. Meena in/out hotel service. 604-475-2272 778-839-6583
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design Free Estimates 604-813-6949
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DRYWALL
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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604-777-5046 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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NO JOB TOO SMALL
SERVICE COORDINATOR
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CONCRETE & PLACING
Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
Option Industries Inc. Wants You! Looking to Expand & Enhance Your Career?
PERSONAL SERVICES
EUROPAN INSTALLER. Ceramic tiles, hardwood & laminate floors. Call Roman 604-722-8432. POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
HERFORT CONCRETE
Excellent Wages & Benefits Fax: 604.513.9821 or E-mail: reception@directional.ca No Phone Calls Please
SIMSON-MAXWELL is hiring!!!!! * Generator Field Technicians * Heavy Duty Mechanics * Electricians * Labourers Qualifications for these positions are as follows: * Electrical TQ with knowledge of controls systems * Diesel Mechanic certification with experience on engines & fuel systems including natural gas * ASTT certification would be an asset Please apply by email to gsmith@simmax.com or by fax to (604) 944-7300
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLEASE CALL
Required Full-Time for Earthwork Near Creeks. Minimum 5 years relevant experience a must.
Chamco Industries has an immediate opening for a Service Coordinator in its Surrey office. This individual will be the central point of contact for service inquiries, assist in the internal coordination of technicians, and support the administrative processes in the department. If you have a technical / mechanical aptitude and require further details of this posting, refer to www.chamco.com or e-mail resumes:mguerin@chamco.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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Heavy Equipment Operators
• Welders / Fabricators (Apprentice & Journeyman) • Machinists (Apprentice & Journeyman) • Shop & Field Mechanics (Apprentice/Journeyman) •Flow WaterJet Operators w/ Programming Exp. •Shop Labourers •Saw Operators Exp. in rig manufacturing & refurbishing preferred but not mandatory. Opportunity to work in a state of the art facility with a supportive and resourceful team. We offer a highly creative & suggestive environment. Please Fax:1-780-542-5880 or E-mail: srhine@ optionindustries.com Visit our website at: www. optionsindustries.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
FULL-TIME CABINET BUILDER / INSTALLER Req. immediately for a busy Surrey / Port Kells location. The ideal candidate will be energetic with 5+ yrs. exp. Benefits after 3 months. Please E-mail resume: rose@continentalsfg.com or Fax: (1)604-882-3561
BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE We have immediate F/T openings (daytime only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers. You have the experience & knowledge to perform administrative duties & co-ordinate activities related to managing buildings. You are knowledgeable about janitorial cleaning routines. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers & the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others. Five Star Building Maintenance offers attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefits.
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
TRADES, TECHNICAL
All Ages, All Ethnicities
PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
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• Commercial Transport Mechanics • Diesel Engine Mechanics
CALL 604-558-2278
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes
ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.
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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073 Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
RENO & REPAIR
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627
M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
288 263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
A-1 EXCAVATING Specializing in drain tile, old & new. Excavations & Demolitions. Bobcats & Excavators all sizes. Site Servicing & Site Preparation.
Furnace/Duct & Carpet Cleaning Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801
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604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks *30 years *Licensed *Insured
www.metrovanhome.ca
(604)465-4718
JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909
PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
HOME REPAIRS
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1 CALL DOES IT ALL. Reno’s, bathrooms, kitchens, ceramic tiling, hardwood, laminate, granite tops. Corazza Contracting (604)818-5919 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
If I can’t do it It can’t be done Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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LANDSCAPING
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE design/planti n g / p av i n g / r e t a i n i n g wall/deck/patio/pond/new lawn... 19 years exp. Majored in Land- scape Architecture. 778-895-6202 www.andyslandscape.ca
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311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
B.C. MASON Stone, Brick, Chimney, Concrete, Steps, Repairs. Stucco. 45 yrs exp. 778-772-6337 ❖ 604-941-8224
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SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements
17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189 Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter
~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
But Dead Bodies!!
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE PRESSURE WASHING - (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maintenance. 604-936-2808. TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From $48/per
604-580-2171 www.ezgomovers.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766
A-1 PAINTING CO.
604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp. MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362 RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401
Isaac 604-727-5232 #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
EXTRA
CHEAP (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
604-728-5643
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742
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SEASIDE PAINTING
New Roofs, re-roof, repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured
& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618
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778-892-1266
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
1 LIC. local plumber ~ 20 years exp $36/hr. Plumbing, heating, plug drains. Big/sml jobs. 604-308-0033.
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✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640
RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.
604.587.5865
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
CALL 604-937-0203
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
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WINDOW CLEANING
*GENTLEMEN* WINDOW Cleaning Window & Gutter Cleaning. Pressure Washing. Call Micah for a free estimate 604-230-0429
Woodland Decks
PETS
4 Beautiful house raised Schnauzer puppies. 3 F, 1 M. Tails /dew claws. Ready Aug. 1st. Call 604-220-8603. Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA tiny puppies, ready to go now. all males. $550. (604)794-7347 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1150. Call 604-617-3470 English Springer Spaniels, ready June not reg., $700. (604)7984998. twbjmenges@gmail.com
TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding
☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
ABC TREE MEN
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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TRICITY Pro Painter - local refs. Ext. Specials. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
Robert J. O’Brien
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Quick & Reliable Movers
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 16 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Free Est. & Ref’s avail. anytime Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
MOVING & STORAGE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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bradsjunkremoval.com
Running this ad for 7yrs
Call Ian 604-724-6373
EZ GO MOVERS
NICK’S
PRESSURE WASHING
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-537-4140
Landscaping
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PAINT SPECIAL
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
NO Wood byproducts used
When QUALITY Matters
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
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D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com
The DECK Guys
D Sundeck / Patio Construction D Re-build/Extend Existing Decks D Authorized vinyl deck installers D Aluminum, glass, wood railings D Sundeck & Vinyl Repairs D 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl *Work Guaranteed *References *Over 20 Years Experience. Free estimates 604-418-8340
PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service * ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates
604-942-6907
GERMAN Shepherd female pups, large boned, CKC registered. Vet checked, tattooed. Excellent temperament. 604-819-1414 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. (604)856-8161 MALTESE fem. 7 mo. old, must sell due to my health $600. Micro chipped, shots. 604-516-9137 Rmd NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITT Bull pups Born June 19. 6 male & 3 fem. -$500 ea: Vet chekd. 604-825-1730 POMERANIANS. 2 free older F, fixed. 2 M 1 yr old $450 ea. Black Toy Pom $650. 778-839-8007 aft 6 POM POO puppies 4 males, 2 cream, 2 gold. Parents on premise. $400 each (604)462-8027
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PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC ★ $450 Special ★ Call 778-5521525. RESCUED BORDER Collie x Pups first shots dewormed. Various colors and markings. 8wks $375. 778888-4177 YELLOW LAB PUPS CKC reg. papers, first shots, dew claws removed,tatooed $900 (604)826-1088
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APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
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AUCTIONS CENTRAL AUCTION
Next: Antique & Collectibles Auction Monday, August 8th Next: General Household Auction Monday, August 15th CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME #313-20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322
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FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
COQUITLAM, 1 bdrm $775 incl hot water, u/g prk, lndry facility. NS/NP. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call 604-936-0277 or cell 604-970-1135. COQUITLAM - 1 bdrm near. Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg. Quiet, N/P, gated parking & video surveillance. $780 incls. Heat & H/W. Available Aug 1. Crime-Free Certified. Call: 604-937-7812 Visit: www.greatapartments.ca
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
RECREATIONAL
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
COQUITLAM/ POCO/PT. MOODY Jane Gardens #110 2620 Jane St.
BLUEBERRIES $2 per lb. No spray. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (nr Pitt River bridge). (604)459-9393
COQUITLAM
Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove. Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac. Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)
Look no further!
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Pine dining room cabinet, ebony, dble glass door 6.5’x4’; $325. Pine table 4 chairs ebony 8ft square $225. Lge white armoire 2 b/i drawers 7ftx4.5ft; $225. 604-465-9512
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OVATION GUITAR, 12 string, excellent condition. $500. Call (604)863-0060 PIANO. Willis & Co. Spinet style, red mahogany, beautiful tone, immaculate cond $700. 604-864-9935
REAL ESTATE
Beautiful 1038 sf. 2 bdrm. 2 bath newly renovated apt. in awesome Central PQ location. New high quality durable bamboo flooring, gorgeous new granite countertops throughout and modern new sinks and light fixtures. Massive patio for summer entertaining. Bonus! New Roof, gutters and downspouts to be installed this summer!
Call today for your personal viewing! $263,800. MLS V900541 - Eva Roberts Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604 328-7009
Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845
Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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OTHER AREAS
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONANot bank, short or foreclosure, mid 70’s smoke free, 2 bdrm 2 bath, 2 car garage, 2 carports, redwood covered deck. Low taxes & utilities. $134,000. Info & pics: roadster1997@msn.com 1-928-649-0413 .
RENTALS OKANAGAN
*REDUCED* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Cottage On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best!
703
ACREAGE
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
LAKESHORE
BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.
Was $729,000:
5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.
Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Call 604-830-9781
750
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available
COQUITLAM Ranch Park cozy 2bd f/bath priv w/d greenbelt, view, N/S $825 + sh utils. 604-941-6264.
Call: 778-882-8894
COQUITLAM. Reno’d 3 bdrm lower ste. H/w flrs. dryer. Nr Coq Ctr, Sep ent. $1200 incl utils. 604-944-9130.
604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818 PORT COQUITLAM
2 Bdrms Available NOW! Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.
1 Bdrm apt. $775 2 Bdrm Corner apt. $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1/bdrm. Avail Sept. 1. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 604-469-9100, 778-355-1808. Port Moody Newport Village lge 2 bdrm, f/p, 7 appls, sec prkg, rec fac avail Sept1. $1450m. 604-469-6990 PORT MOODY
Time to move into Spring .... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $750/mo.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550. PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space. Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.
713
WATERFRONT COTTAGES www.wildwood-resort.net wildwoodlots@gmail.com
715
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
736 Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
HOMES FOR RENT
PORT COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm g/l ste. Priv w/d & entr. Big fncd yrd. N/S, N/P $900 incl hydro. 604-941-3068 PORT COQUITLAM. Near Mary Hill Bypass. 1 Bdrm gr/lvl. Suit quiet person. NP/NS. Avail. now, $700 incl hydro & lndry. 604-941-0218 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $725 +20%utils. Free lndry. Nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Now. 604-469-9402 PORT MOODY. Bsmt suite now avail. 1 bedroom, own entr, W/D. N/S, N/P. Close to transport and WCE. Refs req. $725. 604-4696367 Port Moody/Glenayre spacious 1 bdrm $850/mo. sec sys., a/c & utils incl Sept 1. NP/NS. 604-931-3611.
751
PORT COQ - 1000 sq ft suite, 2 bdrm, pri patio, shrd lndry, quiet area, near 159 bus. NS. $900/month & 1/2 utils. Avail now. 778-885-7190
COQUITLAM
Crescentview Renovated townhomes in magnificent area. Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.
GREAT LOCATION
Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)
* Renovated Suites *
Northside PoCo, 2 bdrm condo 2nd floor, 1 bath, f/s. Ns/np, ref’s, avail Aug 1st, $775. BURNABY
1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details
COQUITLAM CENTRE 1 BDRM & DEN. Gas f/p, w/d, d/w, sunny private patio, u/g prk, N/S. Lease. Ref’s. $950/mo. 604-728-7891 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $765 & $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.
www.aptrentals.net
Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PITT MEADOWS
CHELSEA PARK APTS 1 & 2 Bdrms Apts, Also 3 Bdrm T/Homes Avail Conveniently located. Nice, bright & large suites. No pets.
Call 604-465-8088
Scrap Vehicle & Equipment Removal.
Don 778.938.6277 838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 COLEMAN 184
Enclosed & heated underbelly & tanks, A/C, Am/Fm/Cd w/ interior speakers. $21,995 (Stk.30787) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-877-651-3267 DL #31087
2011 COLEMAN 259
MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1050 Include 1 Free Parking Spot Heat & Hot water A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).
3 burner stove, microwave, enclosed & heated water tank, AM/FM/CD U-shaped dinette. $32,995 (Stk.30240) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-877-651-3267 DL #31087
The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
The Scrapper
http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing
TRANSPORTATION 810 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,
AUTO FINANCING 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
PORT COQ. 1000 sq/ft workshop or storage with 220 power & walk-in cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.
750
VEHICLES WANTED
ALWAYS CA$H
PORT COQUITLAM
Call Wayne Goudal 604-945-2414
STORAGE
827
PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm townhouse, $970, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-942-2277
Serving the Tri Cities for over 16 years Protect your investment
749
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1974 RED MGB Roadster, reblt mtr, body redone, exc cond, has collector plts, $7,500. 604-541-5487 1993 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr., white, 4 cyl., rebuilt eng. Air Cared still. $1600 obo (778)239-7952 2005 Subaru Outback VDC, exc cond. 180,000 kms. loaded+extras. Asking $13,500. 604-855-9955. 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,300 obo. 604-309-4001.
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
Professional Property Management
PITT MEADOWS, female to share newer home. $625/mth incl utils and internet. Phone (604)465-7817. PORT COQUITLAM. Share 2 bdrm condo, private bath, gym, h/tub, sauna, gas f/p, inste laundry, sec u/g prkg. keyless ent. $490/mo incl utils. net. Avail now. 604-816-1441.
CARS - DOMESTIC
Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com
TY-CON PROPERTIES
Queen Anne Apts.
818
1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, blue, 4 dr., Air Cared, 254,000km, loaded. $1800 obo. (604)855-9601 1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-4001 1994 CHEVY 7 pass Astro van Aircared for 2 years. Rebuilt trans. No rust. $950. (604)466-6323 2000 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather heated seats loaded 124K $5900 obo.604-364-1554
1976 20’ CLASS B CHINOOK Motorhome. In good condition. $5,500. 604-853-2877. 1986 PROWLER, 5th wheel, 26’, fully loaded, sacrifice $4500. Call (604)869-3137 1988 FORD MAXI VAN Camper. 1 owner, 216,000kms. sleeps 2. $2000 obo. (604)462-9227
TOWNHOUSES
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
PORT COQUITLAM, Citadel area, View 3 bd upper lvl, 1.5 baths. Near bus & schls, own lndry + 3 appls. $1500/mo incl all utils. NS/NP. Avail Aug 15. Call: (604)779-6893.
752
845
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
PORT Moody, Bachelor ste $500/month includes Hydro, n/s, n/p, no laundry - ref’s req’d 604 931-8816
743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
SUITES, UPPER
MR Lge 820 sq. ft. bsmt. 1 bdrm. Sep. ent, & W/D, near trans. n/p n/s, $775 incl. utls, tv & internet. new floors & appl. (604) 612-8449.
TRANSPORTATION
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm, suite, grnd. level, lge. kit., N/P, N/S. Sep. entry, $750 mo. incl. utils., cable & internet. Aug. 1. 604-323-3580.
3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188 CENTRAL COQUITLAM 3 bdrms up, 1 down. 2½ baths. Close to schools & bus. N/S. N/P. Avail immed. $1750/mo. 604-552-5893.
S Impeccably clean S Heat S H/water S Parking S Ldry
AUTO FINANCING
COQUITLAM W.W. Plateau, in quiet neighborhood, grnd. lvl. 1 bdrm., all appl., ldry., alarm incl. + cable & utils. N/P N/S. Avail. now. $850 mo. Refs. 604-944-0282
COTTAGES
Coquitlam, 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 5 appli, N/S Adults, N/P, Avail. Sept. 1st. $1,350 + util. (604) 936-2679
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
810
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM - Ranch Park - 3 bdrm legal bsmt suite. Cls to shopping, schools & 200 ft from bus stop. Beautiful view. 1200 sf. Completely sep. Own w/d, d/w, all appl. $1100/mo Avl now. 778-384-6873
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home !
TRANSPORTATION
COQUITLAM, LARGE modern 2 bdrm, full bath, pri. yrd/patio, avail now. $950 incl util. 604-780-7726.
1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo
Call 604-421-1235
WEBSITE:
The Meadows
RENTALS
Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.
MAPLE RIDGE
Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398
okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628
PITT MEADOWS
1 bdrm. $780/mo. Available June 15th
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
NOW ONLY $679,900:
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call 604-724-6967 COQUITLAM
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
101 ft frontage by 88 ft. VACATION COTTAGE 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit
Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
www.aptrentals.net
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
706
PORT COQUITLAM
Dragan 778-788-1845
U-PICK Raspberries $1.50 lb & Blueberries $1.20 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808
RENTALS
Call 604-941-9051
For more info & viewing call
Getting a job couldn’t be easier!
560
APARTMENT/CONDO
Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.
RASPBERRIES Greenvale Farms Already Picked & U-Pick (6030 248 St) Open Mon-Sun 8-6 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351
548
RENTALS
SUITES, LOWER
BALCARRA. Waterfront suite with warf & dock, furn. or unfurnished, $1,000/mo. incl all utils. Avail immed. No pets. 604-936-8205. COQUITLAM 1 bd in newer home nr bus, own lndry. Avl immed. $800 incl hydro. NS/NP. (604)761-9235 COQUITLAM 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, insuite ldry., utils. incl. Avail. now. N/P N/S. $1150 mo. (604)931-5599 CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE - 4 dr. auto, sunroof, gry leather, local, no accident, black ext. $16,500 exc. condition. (604)328-1883
851
TRUCKS & VANS
1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $2800. Call (604)869-3137
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Please take notice that on August 6, 2011 and thereafter, the contents of the following storage lockers at Imperial Self Storage will be sold at auction, or otherwise disposed of, to cover outstanding costs of storage and all fees. UNIT# 180 247 707 979 1110
Nigel Shaw Jayke Warren Anthony Vakeva Fred Heitmann Kevin Dunne
Notice to Creditors and Others NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Winifred Davie, who died on November 2, 2010, formerly of Unit 304 - 918 Roderick Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1R1, Canada, are hereby required to send the particulars of their claims to the undersigned Executor, George Tan, 615 - 5th Ave, New Westminster, BC, V3M 1X3, Canada on or before September 1, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to claims that have been received by the Executor.
A48 Friday, July 29, 2011, Tri-City News
www.tricitynews.com
ON ALL D E S U & NEW S E L C I H VE
Paul Arychuk
Gerry Beteau
‘11 Ford Fiesta Andrew Bidzilya
9 UNITS IN STOCK!
1.6L TiVCT I-4 engine, ABS brakes, side and knee airbags, anti-theft system
Starting From
*
99
$
With your trade worth $2,000 Rod Colville
#11F14238
* Bi-weekly + taxes. 48 month lease, first payment due at signing, 18,000 kms per year, 5.35% interest rate, $4,218 buyout + fees and taxes total paid $11,504. Plus taxes. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown.
Peter Dubbeldam
‘11 Ford Escape XLT A/C, Cargo package and Sync media system featuring HANDSFREE PHONE, automatic transmission, cruise control, power locks and windows.
$
211
*
25,887
21,115
#11ES5947
*Biweekly - based on selling price of $23,115 with a $2000 trade-in, plus taxes and negotiable doc fee, based on an 96 month term at 7.75% OAC.
Terry Millhouse
4.0L V6, Cruise/Tilt, CD player, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 5000 GVWR, Sport Tires, bedliner
Selling Price
$
#11F11370
‘11 Ranger Supercab Sport
Selling Price
182
Tom Mendel
* Bi-weekly + taxes, based on selling price of $27,887 with a $2000 trade-in, plus taxes and negotiable doc. fee, based on a 96 month term at 7.75% OAC.
Delivery Allowance ..............–$3000
Employee Price Reduction –$1734 Darrel Ginn
*
$
MSRP .................... $22,378 Employee Price Reduction –$1402 Your Trade Worth ......... –$2000 Delivery Allowance ....–$5000
MSRP .............................. $27,849 Your trade worth .................. -$2000
Marshall Mendel
Selling Price
BRAND NEW
40 MPG
to choose from
3.7 V6, power group, limited slip rear end, Sirius Satellite radio, bedliner
$
Luisa McHugh
2
‘11 F-150 Supercrew XLT MSRP ..........................$37,549 Delivery Allowance ....... –$6,000 Employee Price Reduction–$3,662 Your trade worth ........... – $2000
Craig Marce
122
$
*
Jason Parker
$
13,976
#11RA0087
* Bi-weekly + taxes, based on selling price of $15,976 with a $2000 trade-in, plus taxes and negotiable doc. fee, based on a 96 month term at 7.75% OAC
Teresa Grossi
Stone Phillips
2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2002 FORD EXPLORER AWD LTD 2003 DODGE VAN - LIMO/PARTY BUS 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD 4 door, only 65000kms! 11ES3844A
Chriss Hird
$
4,988
Fully loaded, must see! 11EX0256A
$
10,988
TV screens, super audio system, MLT232A
$
16,888
Automatic, air conditioning, 11ES8663A
Starting from
$
8,988 2 to choose from
Tiffany Poelvoorde
Sandi Ringrose
Kevin Heath
‘04 HYUNDAI SANTE FE 2005 FORD 500 LIMITED AWD 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GLS, AWD, leather, moonroof, 11FN7033A
$
11,988
Fully loaded! PLC2273
$
9,998 2 to choose from
4 door, air conditioning, power group, 11RA0624A
Auto, air conditioning, power group, 11RA4156A
$
$
5,988
5,988 Taryn Smith
Alan Hosegood
1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU Automatic, must see, low kms! 11RA6134A
$
3,999
Ryan Kesler
Sandro Kovacevic
2012 MUSTANG BOSS 302 Hi-Po 302 Ti-VCT engine, 3.73:1 limited slip rear axle, Brembo Front Calipers and Rotors, 6 spd manual $ trans, Recaro seats. #PC5724
55,405
2005 GMC ENVOY
4x4, A/C, auto, power group, nice truck, PT4689
$
11,988
$
8,888
Moon roof, PFT1883A
4 door, automatic, must see, 11ES1164B
$
$
3,988
3,988
1994 FORD F-350 SUPERCAB DRW 1996 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE Only 63000kms, built for towing! PFT1888B
‘02 SATURN SC2
2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX
V6, automatic, nice car! MLT292A
Jill Telep
1998 FORD EXPLORER
Gene Vickers
Sport Edition, 4WD, auto, great truck! 11ED7431A
$
$
5,988
3,988
Des Langan
Darcy Strachan
$
20,988
$
11,988
2005 MUSTANG GT
$
16,988
13,988
COQ. CENTRE Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd.
*Prices do not include taxes & licensing
604-464-0271
METRO FORD
COQ. RIVER
2 BLOCKS EAST
/mymetroford
Dave Mallinson
Allwheel Drive, leather, nice car, 11EX0060A
$
metromotors.com
/mymetroford
2005 VOLVO S80
Only 59,000 kms, mint car, 11ES0798A
W
Kent Magnuson
2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
4x4, great truck, great price, 11ED8918A
LOUGHEED HWY
PITT RIVER
loaded, a must see, 11ES2420A
SHAUGHNESSY
2005 INFINITY G35
2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY
Francis Wang
Ken Zutz
A24 Friday, July 29, 2011, Tri-City News
TRUCKS
Tri-City News Friday, July 29, 2011, A25
CARS
‘08 FORD F150 XLT
SUVS
‘09 TOYOTA YARIS ‘09 9 PONTIAC VIBE
SUPER CREW
AUTO, AIR, LOADED
FULLY LOADED
‘07 7 SATURN VUE AUTO, AIR, LOADED
‘08 HUMMER H3 AWD
#2883
#3298
#3116
#2154
#3139
BIG
BIG
SELECTION
$
200 PLUS NEW TRUCKS IN STOCK! 2011 GMC Sierra / Chevy Silverado Ext. Cabs 85
MSRP - $31,035 Save - $11,287
18271A
EXTENDED CABS
2011 GMC Sierra / 2011 GMC Sierra / Chevy Silverado Chevy Silverado HD Diesels Crew Cabs 60
20
IN STOCK
19432A
18731A
IN STOCK
‘08 CHEVY SLIVERADO
BIG
$
QUAD CAB
#8246
#0148
16,995
MINT
CREW CAB
CREW CAB
#3434
#3407
A FEW IN STOCK
MINT
‘08 FORD F150 FX4
‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO LTZ
#3407
$
13,995 LEATHER
#2710
$
13,995
$
‘10 BMW 323
‘09 PONTIAC G6
LUXURY
FULLY LOADED
#2944
#1877
$
28,888
19,748 2011 Chevy Aveo 35
IN STOCK MSRP - $15,510 Save - $4,550
Employee $ Pricing
10,995
OR
$
77BIBI-WEEKLY WEEKLY
NEW 2011 Chevy Cruze
GOOD SELECTION
#2714
‘08 8 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
#2374
EXT & CREW 4WD
FULLY LOADED
5 Year 160,000 km warranty, 5 Star Safety Rating, 10 airbags, Best in Class Fuel Efficiency.
105
IN STOCK
36,995
$
2011 Chevy Equinox
11606A
Come In While
Supplies Last
GOOD SELECTION
Employee $ Pricing
15,373
OR
$
98 BIBI-WEEKLY WEEKLY
& the Selection Is Good!
$
14,995
‘08 8 FORD ESCAPE XLT FULLY LOADED
‘08 8 GMC ACADIA SLT TOP MODEL
#2965
#2992
15,995
$
26,995
$
‘10 0 GMC ACADIA ‘10 NISSAN XTERRA SLT TOP MODEL 4WD AWD, LOADED #3249
#2992
#0496
GOOD SELECTION OF FX4 ‘08 CHEVY AVALANCHE LTZ
‘07 FORD F350 SD LARIAT
BLACK OR BLUE
CREW 4WD
#3449
#3460
2 IN STOCK
DIESEL
‘06 GMC SIERRA HD CREW 4WD
‘05 NISSAN FRONTIER
‘08 8 CADILLAC CTS LUXURY
#9436
S/CAB
SPORT SEDAN
$
GOOD SELECTION
14720A
FULLY LOADED
#2751
18,888
$
36,995
10,995
$
MINT, ONLY 25,000 KMS
ULTIMATE LUXURY
35,995
44,995
‘08 HONDA ‘07 BMW 328 #3183 CIVIC HYBRID #3034
$
33,995
$
‘02 FORD EXPLORER
‘10 FORD EXPLORER
‘11 FORD FLEX AWD
#3154
EDDIE BAUER
LURXURY SUV
ALL OPTIONS
#3168
#3037
#3042
#3081
#3339
#3045
$
26,995
$
‘07 CADILLAC ‘10 CHEVY SUBURBAN ESCALADE BLACK BEAUTY
‘08 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVT.
“Canadian Car of the Year ”
11718S
14647A
2011 GMC Terrain
2 TO CHOOSE
11,995
LUXURY
22,995
‘09 9 KIA RONDO
$
‘08 08 TOYOTA AVALON
$
‘07 HUMMER H2 AWD FULLY LOADED.
22,995
#3399
Employee $ Pricing
12,995
$
#2711
‘08 GMC SIERRA ‘08 FORD F150 DENALI HARLEY DAVIDSON
CREW CAB
10,988
‘08 TOYOTA 10 IMPALA‘09 CHEVY ‘10 FORD MUSTANG IMPALA TACOMA TO CLEAR CONVT. MINT WITH
EXT CAB
SELECTION
$
18,988
SELECTION
#3204
$
16,995
‘02 DODGE RAM SLT
$
$
9,995
QUAD CAB
‘02 CHEVY AVALANCHE
#4662
#8804
8,995
$
11,995
22,995
$
$
14,995
‘06 CHEVY ‘05 MERCEDES HHR SMART CAR #6700
$
7,995
$
21,988
‘05 05 AUDI A6 #1009
$
8,888 OFFERS
$
31,995
$
29,995
‘03 NISSAN ‘10 10 FORD ‘97 97 CHEVY MURANO ESCAPE XLT TAHOE LT 4WD
#2402
$
7,995 #0172
$
11,995
#3129
$
19,995
#3702
5,995
$
All prices are net of loyalty and do not include tax, levies and administration fee of $595. All financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Some conditions apply on leases, see dealer for details.
LTD.
LTD.
DL #8214
1-888-379-1565
2595 Barnet Hwy 2 BLOCKS WEST OF COQUITLAM CENTRE NEXT TO TIM HORTON’S
A division of Eagle Ridge Chevrolet. All prices net of rebates, net of all GM Programs, Prices don’t include taxes and levies. Financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. * - Biweekly payment on Chev Aveo on approved credit based on 84 mo. term, 3% APR. TP $15,696. Chev Cruze 84 mo. term, $699 down 5.69% APR TP- $18,535
DL #8214
1-888-379-1565
2595 Barnet Hwy 2 Blocks West of Coquitlam Centre next to Tim Horton’s